Chapter 26 Flashcards
Personal safety
The steps you take to prevent yourself from becoming the victim of crime.
Self-defense
Any strategy for protecting yourself from harm.
Cyberbullying
Cruel or hurtful online contact.
Unintentional injury
An injury resulting from an unexpected event.
Accident chain
A sequence of events that leads to an unintentional injury.
Fire extinguisher
A portable device for putting out small fires.
Smoke alarm
A device that produces a loud warning noise in the presence of smoke.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
The agency within the federal government that is responsible for promoting safe and healthful conditions in the workplace.
Personal flotation device
Life jacket.
Vehicular safety
Obeying the rules of the road and exercising common sense and good judgment while driving.
Graduated licensing
A system that gradually increases driving privileges over time.
Road rage
Responding to a driving incident with violence.
Defensive driving
Being aware of potential hazards on the road and taking action to avoid them.